Jim Beam welcomes José González back to The Michelberger

The singer had a unique rendition of ‘Valle Local’ from his upcoming album ‘Local Valley’

Hyderabad: Globally-acclaimed Swedish singer-songwriter José González on Friday announces the release of ‘Valle Local’ – a stunning rendition of the track taken from his upcoming album ‘Local Valley’, set to be released this September and González’s first in six years.

With millions of fans having missed live music for over a year and looking to reconnect with one another through their shared passion for it, Jim Beam Welcome Sessions is reuniting top artistes with the iconic venues that gave them their first stage to film one-of-a-kind performances.

Marking the third of four unique releases planned by Jim Beam Welcome Sessions across 2021, the reimagining with José is filmed in the heart of The Michelberger, one of Berlin’s most iconic independent music venues.

Showcasing the East German-inspired and majestic interiors of The Michelberger, the performance is filmed in various spaces throughout the hotel. The collaboration with José sees the indie-pop artiste use the unique acoustics and atmosphere of The Michelberger to add nuanced shifts in character to both the performance and the song itself in a manner where his unique style both shapes and is shaped by the bohemian vibe of the setting.

José González says: “As a touring musician, the welcome you feel within a space is so important for so many reasons, both in shaping what you do onstage but also the moments in between. From the moment you step through the doors of a venue like The Michelberger, the playful architecture and warm and inviting aesthetic immediately inspires and fuels the creative spirit, especially for musicians. Having spent a great deal of time in The Michelberger, my connection comes from memories wrapped in rich emotions of amazing nights spent in this space.”

He adds further, “For me, as a live performer, the experience of changing the mood among a group of strangers by taking them to two emotional ends of the spectrum throughout a gig is unlike any other. You can literally watch as they physically and mentally change in front of your eyes. The music itself creates a sense of unity that is firmly based on the experience of sharing something unrepeatable, special and totally individual with others.”

Check out Jim Beam’s official YouTube channel to enjoy the rendition.